THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND in Theaters May 8 + Free Printables + Reader Giveaway

Do you remember reading The Boxcar Children series as a kid? I sure do – I think I read every single book, and now I’m so happy that my son is going through the series, too. Who doesn’t love a good mystery?!

Now you and your kids can see The Boxcar Children – Surprise Island on the big screen as part of a special after-school event on Tuesday, May 8. The film is based on one of the books from the beloved series by Gertrude Chandler Warner and is family-friendly for all ages, with a recommendation for kids 3-13. With hundreds of theaters across the nation booked, there will likely be a theater near you offering up the film.

This is the only day this movie will be available on the big screen, so you’ll want to get your tickets in advance HERE to make sure you don’t miss it! This exciting after-school event will offer moviegoers an exclusive introduction with actor Griffin Gluck and director Dan Chuba explaining the process of adapting the book to film, and the process of animating.

Check out the official movie trailer:

 

 

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND, the highly-anticipated movie adaptation of the popular children’s book of the same name, stars Martin Sheen as James Alden, J.K. Simmons as Dr. Moore, Dane DeHaan as the mysterious Joe, Joey King as Jessie Alden, Carter Sand as Benny Alden, Gil Birmingham as Lonan Browning, Griffin Gluck as Henry Alden, Stephen Stanton as Captain Daniel and Talitha Bateman as Violet.

THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – SURPRISE ISLAND follows the adventures of the orphaned Boxcar Children as they spend an entire summer living on their Grandfather’s small, nearly uninhabited island. There they meet Joe, who is friendly and helpful, and inexplicably living on their island. Does their new friend have a secret?

While you’re waiting for this special event, check out some free bookmark and recipe printables! Try Jessie’s delicious clam chowder recipe yourself and print your own bookmark to keep your place in the book as you get ready to see it on the big screen.

Reader Giveaway: One lucky Jinxy Kids reader will receive a 3-book set from The Boxcar Children – Guide to Adventure, Gertrude Chandler Warner and The Boxcar Children and the novel Surprise Island, on which the film is based. To enter, complete the entry form below by 11:59 pm ET on 5/14/18. Good luck!

The Boxcar Children Book Set Giveaway